HB 3781 shortens the time insurers must file property and casualty insurance rates with Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner. In competitive markets, insurers must now file rates 30 days before the effective date (down from 60 days), and in noncompetitive markets, 60 days before (down from 90 days). The bill requires insurers to specify the effective date in filings and allows the Commissioner to extend review periods by up to 30 days if additional information is needed. This change affects all property and casualty insurers operating in Oklahoma.
HB 4359 requires Oklahoma's statewide student assessments to be administered in May each year, rather than at other times of the year. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school students in grades 3-12, as it amends existing law governing the timing of required assessments in English Language Arts, math, science, and U.S. History. The key mechanism is a specific amendment to the statute requiring assessments to occur "in May" annually, while maintaining all other assessment content, grade-level requirements, and graduation criteria. This change aims to standardize assessment timing across districts for better planning and reporting. The bill does not alter what is assessed or the graduation requirements themselves.
HB 4143 increases the property damage threshold requiring a written report for motor vehicle collisions in Oklahoma from $300 to $3,000. This means drivers involved in accidents with damage under $3,000 (and no injury, death, or property damage beyond vehicles) can now exchange information without filing a report. Law enforcement must prepare written reports for collisions on public roads involving injuries, deaths, or damage of $3,000 or more (previously $500). The bill also updates confidentiality rules, keeping reports confidential for 60 days and restricting their use to prevent commercial solicitation.
HB 4095 is a procedural bill that names itself the "2-1-1 Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies, programs, or funding for services. The bill solely establishes a formal title and implementation timeline for future reference. This is a naming convention with no direct impact on residents or existing services.
HB 4484 updates Oklahoma law to allow certain Corporation Commission employees to use state-owned or leased vehicles for commuting between their homes and workplaces, or for work-related travel outside their primary location. The bill specifically authorizes field inspectors and employees working assigned areas (not stationed at a central office) to use state vehicles, provided the commute does not exceed 75 miles round trip or stays within the county. It requires written authorization for temporary vehicle use that saves agency costs, with monthly records for non-law enforcement agencies. The change expands existing exceptions for essential state employees without altering penalties for unauthorized vehicle use.
HB 4142 amends Oklahoma's criminal code to clarify and expand offenses involving explosives, incendiary devices, and simulated bombs. It adds new felony charges for threatening to use such devices (Section 1767.1, subsection 7), manufacturing/selling them with intent to harm (subsection 4), and possessing them during felonies (subsection 9). The bill also updates definitions, explicitly including "simulated bombs" (devices designed to look like explosives but are inoperable) and clarifying terms like "explosive" and "incendiary device." It excludes harmless juvenile activities involving firecrackers or "stink bombs" from these provisions. The changes take effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 4428 requires Oklahoma's pension benefit plans (like state retirement funds) to vote on shareholder proposals solely based on financial impact, banning consideration of environmental, social, or political goals. It mandates that pension boards base all voting decisions on "pecuniary factors" (financial risk/return) to maximize shareholder value, and prohibits proxy advisors from providing recommendations that include non-financial considerations. Boards must annually report all votes, including their decision, management's stance, and any proxy advisor's recommendation, publishing the report online by March 1 each year. The law applies to all state pension systems and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4408 requires the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the Administrator of the Courts to submit annual data by July 31st on offenders convicted only of crimes reclassified under State Question 780 (which reduced penalties for certain low-level offenses). This data includes unique offenders, days served, and sentence lengths for offenses now classified as misdemeanors or with adjusted dollar thresholds. The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency must then calculate the state's annual savings from reduced incarceration costs within 30 days, using actual data or best estimates if needed. The final calculation is binding and cannot be revised later, with the bill taking effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4326 expands eligibility for Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to include students in court-ordered custody of private nonprofit child-placing agencies or federally recognized Indian tribes during specific grades (8th-11th). It removes the income requirement for these students and adds eligibility for students whose parent is a certified classroom teacher. The bill amends existing program rules to broaden access for these groups while maintaining other standard requirements like residency, academic performance, and admission standards. This change directly affects students in foster care or tribal custody who previously faced financial barriers to qualify.
HB 4322 amends Oklahoma's Funeral Services Licensing Act to require that individuals designated as "funeral director in charge" of a funeral establishment, commercial embalming establishment, or crematory must hold dual licenses as both a funeral director and an embalmer. This change directly affects managers of these facilities, mandating they meet qualifications for both roles instead of only one. The bill updates licensing requirements in Section 396.3, specifying that dual licensure is now necessary for the "in charge" position, while still allowing separate licenses for funeral directors who do not perform embalming. The policy focuses on standardizing qualifications for leadership roles in the funeral services industry.
HB 4294 requires health insurers in Oklahoma to provide equal coverage for epilepsy as for other conditions, prohibiting termination or non-renewal of policies solely due to an epilepsy diagnosis. It mandates coverage for seizure prevention devices, surgeries, or medical procedures prescribed by an epilepsy specialist when medically necessary to reduce SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) risk. The law applies to all individual and group health insurance plans covering medical/surgical benefits and takes effect November 1, 2026. This directly affects epilepsy patients and insurers offering such coverage in Oklahoma.
HB 4237 creates the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" as a standalone legislative act, explicitly stating it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this new act. This is a procedural bill that names a future legislative framework but does not establish new substantive criminal procedure rules or affect any specific groups. It has no direct policy impact beyond its own naming and effective date.
